Effigy
Used by Chroma
Effigy
Chroma turns his pelt into a massive sentry that strengthens nearby allies and engulfs enemies in elemental attacks.
Introduced in Update 16.0 (2015-03-19)
Ability stats
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- Chroma turns his pelt into a massive sentry that strengthens nearby allies and engulfs enemies in elemental attacks.
Info
- Effigy is Chroma’s ability 4.
- Chroma turns his pelt into a massive sentry that strengthens nearby allies and engulfs enemies in elemental attacks.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Spectral Scream, Elemental Ward — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Guided Effigy
Effigy Augment: Cast and hold to make Effigy move to your aim point. Deals 4000 Damage/s and restores 5 Energy for each enemy in its path…
ChromaEffigy Augment: Cast and hold to make Effigy move to your aim point. Deals 4000 Damage/s and restores 5 Energy for each enemy in its path. Roars on arrival, stunning nearby enemies.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Effigy with: Effigy Augment: Cast and hold to make Effigy move to your aim point.
- Rank up the augment to unlock the full effect values.
- Costs a mod slot (and capacity) — only equip it when the change matters for your loop.
Worth the Slot?
- Worth it when the augment’s change is central to how you play Chroma.
- Skip it if the base Effigy already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Effigy when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Effigy with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Effigy still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Chroma.
Ability dossier · Effigy
Synergies
- EffigySpectral Scream
Use Effigy to set up Spectral Scream, or follow Spectral Scream with Effigy while enemies are vulnerable.
- EffigyElemental Ward
Use Effigy to set up Elemental Ward, or follow Elemental Ward with Effigy while enemies are vulnerable.
- EffigyVex Armor
Use Effigy to set up Vex Armor, or follow Vex Armor with Effigy while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Effigy scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Effigy unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Effigy’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Effigy costs energy each cast — Efficiency (or strong regen) keeps the loop comfortable on long missions.
Priority
Stack the stats that actually move this ability’s needle, then Efficiency for uptime.
Mission Use Cases
| Mission | How to Use It |
|---|---|
| Steel Path Survival / Defense / Disruption | Test whether Effigy still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Effigy to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Effigy only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Effigy is loud or forces combat, save it for after the vault; if it’s stealth-friendly, use it to stay safe. |
Comparisons
- VS
Vs similar tools on other frames — Effigy is tuned for Chroma’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Spectral Scream
Elemental Ward
Vex Armor